Montessori Learning Materials

Montessori Learning Materials

The concrete Materials A hallmark of Montessori education is its hands-on approach to learning. Students work with specially designed materials, manipulating and investigating until they master the lesson inside. Beautifully crafted and begging to be touched,...
The Teacher as a Guide

The Teacher as a Guide

The Guide The Montessori teacher, child, and environment may be seen as a learning triangle, with each element inextricably linked, and a vital part of the whole. The teacher thoughtfully prepares a classroom environment with materials and activities that entice her...
Multi-Age Groupings

Multi-Age Groupings

Different ages working together A Montessori class is composed of students whose ages typically span 3 years. Ideally, members stay with the class, and teacher, for the entire cycle, forging a stable community and meaningful bonds. It is common to see students of...
A caring Community

A caring Community

How to live in community The Montessori classroom radiates harmony and respect. Members address each other respectfully and in modulated tones. There are no raised voices; no rude or hurtful behavior. There is a busy hum of activity, yet also a profound respect for...
Montessori 6-12

Montessori 6-12

Third Stage Third Stage: Montessori 6-12 Elementary aged children, typically, can be characterised by their questioning minds, their ability to abstract and imagine, their moral and social orientation and their unlimited energy for research and exploration. They move...
Montessori 3-6

Montessori 3-6

Second Stage Second Stage: Montessori 3-6 Children between the age of birth and six possess an “absorbent mind”. This almost genius capacity for mental absorption enables them to learn their native tongue, to perfect movement and internalise order. Maria Montessori...